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Barn Owl Goes Missing in Pottstown; Owner Hopes Locals Can Help Find ‘Ollie’
Ollie the barn owl went missing in Pottstown over the weekend and is still at large. His plight was announced in a string of Facebook posts. He and his human, Molly Graf, participated in the annual Pow Wow at Riverfront Park, an annual celebration of Native American culture. Graf was there as a falconer, demonstrating…
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Pottstown Residents Walk to Fight Hunger One Step at a Time
Pottstown residents gathered recently to take a stand on a pervasive community issue; they did so, ironically, by walking. The fund- and awareness-raiser was the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities’ annual CROP Hunger Walk. The one-mile stroll was along Riverfront Park. Its proceeds generated financial resources for the organization’s effort to provide food security locally…
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After Nine Years, Hill School Field Hockey Coach Leaving for Prestigious Prep School in New England
Jennifer Weissbach is leaving The Hill School field hockey program after nine years, according to a staff report from the Ex Bulletin. During this time, she led the program’s rise to second place in the national ranking after she won last year’s state Independent Schools Championship. The 31-year-old Weissbach is leaving for the position of…
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Pottstown’s CHDC Wants Contact Wearers to View the Summer Season through the Lens of Eye Safety
As part of Healthy Vision Month (May), Community Health and Dental Care in Pottstown has compiled a list of eye-protection reminders for contact wearers. The advice is particularly timely, as it applies to the summer season, when wearers are physically more active and outdoor time generally increases. Before drilling down into specifics, the organization offers…
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U.S Navy Sends Pottstown-based VideoRay a $16.1M Order for Underwater-Operated Vehicles
Pottstown-based VideoRay has received a $16.1 million order from the U.S. Navy for its Mission Specialist Defender underwater remotely operated vehicles, as well as all related components for its Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response program. The Montgomery County manufacturer lists the product’s uses as ranging from the dangerous — defusing explosives — to the benign: cleaning…
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Retired Pottstown UPS Driver: Local GOAT of All Package Deliverers?
When Chuck Gazillo parked his brown UPS delivery truck for the last time last fall, it was the end of a 32-year career of Pottstown service. Gazillo logged more than eight million miles on the road, the equivalent of 34 round trips to the moon. For the long-term dedication to his duty, plus the connections…
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Pottstown Home Gardeners Invited to ‘Grow for It’ in 2023 Evaluation of Green-Thumb Skill
The April 28th registration opening of a Pottstown home garden contest is a chance for green-thumbed residents in western Montgomery County to make their neighbors green-eyed with jealousy. The competition is not that contentious; however, it is publicly beautiful, as Cortney H. Diener-Stokes noted in her story for The Mercury. One hosting organization is Mosaic…
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Community Health & Dental Care Presents Madeleine Dean with Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Awards
On Apr. 11, Community Health & Dental Care, Inc. (CHDC) presented U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean with the 2022–2023 Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award on behalf of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and Pennsylvania Community Health Centers (PACHC). The national award recognizes select members of Congress who advocate for increased access to…
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Pottstown High School Tech Teams Engineer Their Way to Competition Distinction
Engineering students at Pottstown High School are earning numerous top awards at regional competitions. Auto manufacturing plant Dana Incorporated hosted the Jr. BotBall last week, and the high school’s engineering competition team did not disappoint. Caden Nihart, Nye Powell, and Trinity Rhodes-Fisher all took first place, reported Evan Brand for The Mercury. The trio…
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Pottstown’s Espresso Yourself Book Café: Raise Caffeine Intake, Lower Carbon Footprint
At Espresso Yourself Book Café in Pottstown, customers get the chance to satisfy their caffeine cravings while concurrently lowering the carbon footprint. Rose Itzcovitz stirred through its details in her WFMZ 69 News report. “Climate change was front and center in a new way this year,” said Twila Fisher, who leads entrepreneurship and social enterprise…
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Pottstown Visiting Nurse Is in Line for National Care Giving Award
Jermaine Cureton, a Pottstown caregiver for Visiting Angels, is one of ten nationwide semifinalists for the organization’s National Caregiver of the Year award. The Daily Local News carried the MediaNewsgroup-supplied story. The industry honor recognizes caregivers for “overall contribution and commitment to delivering quality care to the clients and families they serve, as well as…
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Pottstown Tree House Makes Statewide List of Unique Accommodations
The Philly Glamping Tree House — a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in Pottstown — has been named one of only eight unforgettable getaways in Pennsylvania. Ashley Adams included it in her wrap-up of unique accommodations across the commonwealth in The Keystone. The arboreal retreat in western Montgomery County is listed with other distinct properties that include:…
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Pottstown’s ‘Team DUI’ Commits to Making Roadways Safer in April
A multi-jurisdictional enforcement team will be setting up driver checkpoints in the Pottstown area over the next several days. The initiative — branded Team DUI — is designed to keep commuters and pedestrians safe, as reported in the Daily Local News. The most visible, and important, aspect of the program are the sobriety checkpoints its…
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Comedy, Music, Dining Herald a Continued New Dawn for Pottstown’s Sunnybrook Ballroom
SoulJoel’s, the Montgomery County comedy club, navigated the challenges of the pandemic by remaining mobile. It’s temporary show sites in Royersford and Jeffersonville kept it moving forward while also providing the agility to entertain audiences safely. As the pandemic’s spread faded in late 2022, SoulJoel’s put down stakes permanently in Pottstown, at the historic Sunnybrook…
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Montgomery County Community College Intends to Continue Being a Pottstown Economic Engine: ‘We’re Still Investing’
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) administrators have committed to reinvesting in its Pottstown campus. Moreover, they’re out to ensure that the entire borough benefits from the educational institution it hosts. Philadelphia Business Journal’s Ryan Mulligan profiled the Blue Bell/Pottstown link and the commitment to ensure it stays strong. MCCC acquired the campus in 1996, 26…
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High-School Newspaper Journalist Champions Hidden-Gem Respite in Pottstown
With springtime in full bloom, Montgomery County residents are justifiably flocking outdoors. Lauren Vaughn — Pottsgrove High School writer for its paper, The Falcon — highlights a hidden gem: Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Rd., Pottstown. According to its website and Facebook page, Althouse Arboretum is named for the property’s last two residents: a Reverend John…
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In the Run-up to Summer 2023’s Beginning, It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for a Signature Event at Its Conclusion
Memorial Day 2023 is less than 50 days away; however, Hobart’s Run, Pottstown, wants to remind Montgomery County residents that Labor Day is only about 125 days after that. The significance of the timeline lies in the fact that Hobart’s Run and the Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) organization have already set a Sept. 8…
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Pottstown Distillery Tests the Market Waters of a New Tasting Room in Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood
Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery, has again extended its reach with a new tasting room in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. Ali Mohsen poured forth its particulars in Billy Penn’s coverage. The Lee Street bar features a casual vibe: brick walls; high, metal tables and stools, and a wooden counter. It seats about 50 patrons at…
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